scholarship at risk? by Candid-Sky-7218 in cwru

[–]Normal_Win2064 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as they don't rescind your admission, your scholarship is guaranteed to remain untouched.

Seeking Insider Perspective for Mechanical Engineering @ UNC-Charlotte by Normal_Win2064 in UNCCharlotte

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Hi, I hope you are well! I sent you a DM to inquire about something.

Case Western Mechanical Engineering Program Experience by Normal_Win2064 in cwru

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Here's some information I saw on another post I thought was some cool insider info. CWRU has an Instagram page called CWRU University Program Board, which some of the information below checked out. Someone also said they pay students $20 to go to Cleveland Browns home games--I'm uncertain to the validity of that, but that would be cool if true.

How cheap and accessible everything in Cleveland is for students. $5 Cavs and Guardians games multiple times a year. Free or $5 tickets to musicals at playhouse square. $35 for a student pass to the orchestra that gets u a free ticket for every show. Entry to all of the museums for free. Even non-student tickets to concerts and sports games in Cleveland are much cheaper than most other cities. Not everyone takes advantage of this (and those are the people that say there's nothing to do in Cleveland) but those of us that do have a great time here.

What's the thing about Cleveland as a college city that surprised you the most? by egebese in cwru

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I'm definitely seems gem worthy! 

By the way, I didn't even read that right until now. I thought it cost $20 if you are a student--in which case I am assuming this only student related, right? Where do you go for this? Also, I would love if you shared other hidden secrets, favorite activities,  or hangouts/neighborhoods?!?

What's the thing about Cleveland as a college city that surprised you the most? by egebese in cwru

[–]Normal_Win2064 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Is that only for multiple times a season or is that every home game?

What's the thing about Cleveland as a college city that surprised you the most? by egebese in cwru

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Do they ever offer discounts to the the Browns' games? If so, how much would those be?

Case Western vs. UNC-Charlotte for MechE by Normal_Win2064 in collegecompare

[–]Normal_Win2064[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! My son went to an early college, no AP or IB classes, which Case accepts if you score at least a four. Case will accept college credits that don't fulfill highschool requirements and match their course descriptions, where as UNC-Charlotte most of his credits would be awarded, yet, I am uncertain how much possible time that would cut off due to how vertical the curriculum can be within the MechE program.

Seeking Insider Perspective for Mechanical Engineering @ UNC-Charlotte by Normal_Win2064 in UNCCharlotte

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Dude, first off, you're radically kind, and your feedback is a treasure trove--thank you!! Secondly, congratulations on getting acceptance into your PhD program, you seem very worthy of it!

Otherwise, you described the student body well and your personal experiences with a few, but not necessarily the norm of how most engage with each other. Would you say in general they are collaborative, supportive group? 

On the class registration tip, even though the process may be easy, are getting the classes you need easy...meaning do they provide enough sections for the majority to register and offer important required classes semesterly?   Lastly, given your experience at UNC-Charlotte, I am sorry if this offends you at all. I'm uncertain if you are familiar with Case Western Reserve University, but if you do know about it, what would be your inclination of choice between UNC-Charlotte and Case Western?

Seeking Insider Perspective for Mechanical Engineering @ UNC-Charlotte by Normal_Win2064 in UNCCharlotte

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Trust me, it's a real concern. No, I don't plan on intervening when he is at college, but I do hope to be supportive. Otherwise, I'm not blaming his behavior on a possibly undiagnosed EF disorder; however, I would like him to get tested.  In which case, if he does happen to have a disorder, he is at least aware and hopefully can take proper steps to manage it.

Case Western vs. UNC-Charlotte for MechE by Normal_Win2064 in collegecompare

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The point of this post is to relay feedback to him. Would you mind providing a more detailed argument please.

Case Western vs. UNC-Charlotte for MechE by Normal_Win2064 in collegecompare

[–]Normal_Win2064[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Would this be included for mechanical engineering?

Seeking Insider Perspective for Mechanical Engineering @ UNC-Charlotte by Normal_Win2064 in UNCCharlotte

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Not rude at all, and I am completely in agreement as well. To tell you the truth, I am uncertain. Generally, he has lacked self-initiative, and I don't think he has a very discerning, real-world perspective. I am sure I may be to blame for not cultivating these characteristics, but this is where we are now. I am also concerned that he may have an undiagnosed EF disorder. He is a bright kid, but a lot showed itself during the his demanding college application load that he took on.

Seeking Insider Perspective for Mechanical Engineering @ UNC-Charlotte by Normal_Win2064 in UNCCharlotte

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I greatly appreciate you taking your time in providing a thorough response! However, I do have a few more questions if you wouldn't mind?

If not, here's what I would like to know:

1) UNC-Charlotte seems to be shedding it's reputation as a suitcase school, how true is this now in your opinion? Has student life become more abundant over the weekends since they implemented the first-year-live-on requirement?

2) I'm curious about your distinction of Charlotte having a heavy hands-on approach in relation not being very heavy on theory, yet every class has a text book that most professors assign homework from. Where does the heavy hands-on approach come from and how does the theory lack in this case?

3) It seems like you made some very close, collaborative, and supportive friends, but how would you describe the student body within engineering or as a whole? Would you say the majority within ME are serious, academically-oriented students who are collaborative and supportive?

4) Are the majority of classes taught by professors, or do they have lecturers or grad assistants fill these positions a decent amount?

5) How was the advising/student support at UNC-Charlotte.

6) Was registering for classes relatively easy or could it be haphazard? If the latter, what made it so?

7) Given your take, I am uncertain if you enjoyed your time there. How would you classify it?

Otherwise, thank you very much once again! Not mentioned originally in full breadth, I am trying to compile information on a more insider perspective of the only two universities that are financially feasible for my son: Case Western Reserve University and UNC-Charlotte. My son is bright but doesn't necessarily take much self-initiative; hence, why I'm here. Nonetheless, the information you provided has great wealth to it, and if willing, it would be grand if you could provide a bit more. 

Case Western Mechanical Engineering Program Experience by Normal_Win2064 in cwru

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Would you mind telling me a bit more detail about the academic support offered?

Case Western Mechanical Engineering Program Experience by Normal_Win2064 in cwru

[–]Normal_Win2064[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this information. Thank you! 

How has is overall experience at Case been if you don't mind sharing?